The longevity movement often frames aging as a biological enemy—something to slow or reverse. But a more realistic goal is supporting " healthspan ": maintaining physical health, independence, ...
The old saying that birds of a feather flock together may hold even when people with psychiatric illnesses choose their partners. A recent JAMA Psychiatry study investigated whether parents were more ...
Every glance triggers a complex exchange of signals among millions of neurons. Some cells excite the network, others inhibit it, while additional signals arrive from the thalamus and neuromodulatory ...
People with substance use disorder are at a significantly higher risk of both attempting suicide and dying by suicide, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal ...
Chronic stress may contribute to the pain and urinary symptoms experienced by people with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) by triggering changes in the bladder and nervous system, ...
A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered for the first time that dietary interventions might prevent inflammatory symptoms associated ...
People with early inflammatory arthritis could benefit from faster and more accurate diagnosis following a major international study that has established, for the first time, age-specific ultrasound ...
People recommended for screening tests for one cancer can be reminded about other relevant screenings. It's a simple way to increase adherence to potentially life-saving tests.
A new study by Silent Spring Institute has identified hundreds of chemicals commonly used in pesticide products that could increase the risk of breast cancer. The list includes active pesticide ...
Uveal melanoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that starts inside the eye and often spreads to the liver. Few treatment options exist, and unlike some forms of skin melanoma that can respond well to ...
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat ...
Experiencing childhood trauma appears to increase a young person's likelihood of smoking, substance use and developing unhealthy eating habits by contributing to behavioral problems during adolescence ...